Chapter XII · Chapter 12

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

being joined in close association

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

possessive form of “cox” — either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

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From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

the act of departing

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

divisible by two

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

at any time

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

with resolute determination

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

destroyed or killed

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

of the present time and place

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

engage in

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

the quality of being natural or based on natural principles

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

with speed

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

To recall to mind.

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

the environmental condition

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He had become firmly attached to Mrs. Cox's comfortable _ménage_ and wanted nothing more.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was as Mr. Joseph had said.

during the time that

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His brother, George Albert Dacre Foxley, of Foxley Manor, Notts, was indeed contemplating marriage with Milly, niece of Mrs. Cox, landlady of the Ipswich Inn.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Never in England, even while in the enjoyment of fairly good health and luxurious surroundings had he ever felt so completely at rest, satisfied with himself and his small immediate world, every want cared for, every wish guessed at, and the best of company to his idea--company that called for nothing but pure naturalness.

a late time of life

From this reading If it seem strange, remember that he had passed the meridian of his years, health was gone, life rapidly passing away and it was impossible now for him to make any new departure in his life or habits.